Operation Sindoor and China’s Response Chinese responses to the India–Pakistan conflict is a reminder of the perennial strategic challenge that the China–Pakistan nexus poses to India’s security. Prashant Kumar Singh | | Issue Brief
Diplomacy in the Age of Social Media India and the US have demonstrated resilience in maintaining high-level engagement, despite episodes of public miscommunication. Cherian Samuel | | IDSA Comments
Is Bangladesh Eyeing India’s Northeast? An Emerging Security Dilemma The possibility of a three-pronged strategic encirclement involving China, Pakistan and an unstable Bangladesh necessitates a recalibrated Indian approach. Anand Kumar | | IDSA Comments
India–Angola Defence Cooperation The India–Angola defence cooperation is set to expand through a US$ 200 million line of credit for the modernisation of Angola’s armed forces. Rahul Wankhede | | IDSA Comments
Digital War: Pakistan’s Cyber Activity Against India The uptick in cyber attacks following the Pahalgam terror incident reflects a pattern seen in other conflict zones in Europe and West Asia. Cherian Samuel , Rohit Kumar Sharma | | Issue Brief
Shakti 25 Years on India’s Nuclear Progression Publisher: Pentagon Press The May 1998 Shakti-series tests marked India`s emergence as a nuclear weapons state. These tests faced initial global resistance, but over time, this opposition gave way to understanding and reconciliation. India actively engaged with the international community to explain the security rationale behind its nuclear weaponization. The existing nuclear world order, anchored in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, did not adequately address India’s security concerns. To reinforce its commitment to responsible nuclear behaviour, India undertook measures to demonstrate restraint and reliability. This book examines India’s nuclear journey over 25 years. It explores the evolution of India’s nuclear policy, dispelling myths surrounding its nuclear weapons programmme and highlighting the diplomatic efforts that led to its gradual integration into the global nuclear order. Over time, the international non-proliferation regime has developed a constructive relationship with India, recognizing its nuclear force as a security necessity rather than a tool for power projection or intimidation. The book also delves into India’s nuclear doctrine, its confidence-building measures—both self-initiated and those proposed by global civil society—and its participation in global nuclear governance. Despite its nuclear weapons programme, India has remained committed to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, emerging as a key player in global nuclear research and development. While nuclear disarmament remains a distant goal, it continues to be a fundamental aspiration for nuclear India. ISBN: 9788198285706 , Price: ₹ 1995/- E-copy available Rajiv Nayan | | Book
Japan–China Relations: Détente or Holding Action? Japan–China strategic and diplomatic divergences co-exist alongside mutual attempts to steer the bilateral ties towards a positive trajectory. Mayuri Banerjee , Arnab Dasgupta | | Issue Brief
US–Ukraine Strategic Cooperation in Resource Extraction The US–Ukraine agreement to boost strategic cooperation in resource extraction could have a major political and economic impact on the US–Ukraine bilateral ties. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments
‘State of Southeast Asia 2025’: Key Highlights The ‘State of Southeast Asia’ 2025 survey indicates that the escalating US–China rivalry provides an opportunity for other major powers to positively shape the region’s geopolitical landscape. Temjenmeren Ao | | IDSA Comments
Pakistan’s Misadventure in Pahalgam: Strategic Choices from the Mahabharata The Indian government’s response to Pahalgam should draw lessons from strategic thought derived from the Mahabharata. Vivek Chadha | | Issue Brief
